47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

Introduction

Years ago while I was in college, my Pastor preached a sermon on “How Judas Lost His Soul”. That morning over 50 adults were saved. Many of them were students who had been brought up in Christian homes. Several were the sons and daughters of pastors. How is it that a person can grow up being constantly exposed to the gospel and yet not really be a Christian?

The Bible tells us of a man that spent over three years at the feet of Jesus and yet never believed.

I. What Do We Know About Judas?

1. Jesus and the Twelve - Lk. 6:12, 13

A. Jesus spent the night in prayer and then called his 12 disciples of whom Judas was included.